Chapter 25

The Lindberg family’s mansion was smack dab in the middle of the city, a posh and pricey area.

The place was like a neighborhood of mansion–style villas. There were a bunch of four–story buildings that were all connected and all belonged to the Lindberg family.

Just as Allison pulled up to the gate, she saw Lucian stepping out of his Bentley.

He personally opened the car door for her and said, “Penelope, sorry I couldn’t pick you up. Been swamped with work.”

“No worries.” Allison replied, a bit sheepish but relieved to see he didn’t seem affected by last night’s events.

Her fingers tightened, reminding herself that she was Penelope now, not Allison.

Next thing she knew, her clenched hand was enveloped by a warm grip. She shivered slightly, looking up at the man beside her.

Lucian was gently stroking her hand with a small smile playing on his lips. “Nervous?”

She nodded slightly.

jittery and afraid her secret might

muscular middle–aged man

David. He’s been my grandfather’s companion for a

butler. He shared a last name with Carter Lindberg because he was his–adopted son, so he had a pretty high status in

him respectfully. David nodded slightly, then turned to Lucian. “Lucian, Carter wants to see you in the

hand. “You make yourself at home. I’ll go see Grandpa.”

Allison nodded.

led Allison into the mansion and had a maid named Zoey take her to the garden.”

were several four–story buildings with tight security and beautiful greenery. As Allison followed Zoey, they heard some heavy panting

you’re such a bad

any worse than you, you little minx,

along with the panting, made

the dense grove, but the suggestive sounds made it awkward.

Allison away. “Ms.

and awkwardly

here that Allison was

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